190 ‘Pitbulls’! Former NFL player, the largest case in dog fights in the United States
The former Running and Kick Returner of Cardinals, Packers and Giants, Leshan Eugen Johnson, has been accused of working in the largest case in this type of case in the history of the United States, which federal officials responsible for the case reported on Wednesday.
“FBI does not tolerate criminals to harm innocent animals into a form of recreation”The Federal Investigation Bureau (FBI) said in a statement.
FBI treats the research of animal cruelty to the widespread actions of organized crimes, Similar to human trafficking and homicide.
Johnson has been involved in 21 places in which large -scale fighting dogs are raised and traffic Federal attack leading to ‘190’ pitbulls’ recoveryThis, according to the Justice Department, is to take over the same person fight dogs in the US territory.
“As a result of this movement against a repeated offender, 190 dogs were seized for a cruel purposeIt demolishes the significant source of these animals used in dog fights, ”he reported Adam GustafsonAffiliate Federal Inspector.
The prosecutor mentioned it Leshan Johnson was convicted in a similar case in 2004; The former corridor received the sentenced punishment at the time, that is, it would be postponed if the person compatible with certain conditions.
“The abuse of animals is cruel, declined and deserved for severe punishment. The Justice Department processes this case with all the hardness of the law and maintains its commitment to protect against those who want to harm innocent animals. ” Palm BondiFiscal General.
Five years in prison… for each position
In the legal documents of the case, most evidence was found; From Johnson’s telephone to text messages, social networks, publications and dog sales are emails.
The former player appeared before the court last week. He faces Every allegation that is charged is pity for five years in prison.
Leshan Yugin Johnson arrived at the NFL selected by Green Bay Repair in the third round of the 1994 draft, with a season and one and a half season left on this team. In mid -1995 he signed with Arizona Cardens, with him played with him until 1997. He ended his career in 1999 in New York Giants. In his career he recorded 955 yards and seven quotations.
